1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 298 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Star Sapphire | 929 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
